Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 8: 34 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335790
Common Names
- Zygosepalum angustilabium
- Narrow-lipped Zygosepalum
- Narrow-lipped Zygosepalum Plant
Synonyms
- Zygopetalum tatei angustilabium C.Schweinf. [unknown]
- Weidmannia angustilabia (C.Schweinf.) G.A.Romero & Carnevali [unknown]
Description
Zygosepalum angustilabium (also called Narrow-Lipped Zygosepalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It prefers wet, shady habitats and is often found in rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zygosepalum angustilabium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygosepalum angustilabium is white, with 6 petals, and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygosepalum angustilabium is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as sphagnum moss or bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Zygosepalum angustilabium
Zygosepalum angustilabium can be found in Brazil.
Zygosepalum angustilabium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygosepalum angustilabium?
Zygosepalum angustilabium
What is the common name of Zygosepalum angustilabium?
Narrow-lipped Zygosepalum
What is the natural habitat of Zygosepalum angustilabium?
It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Zygosepalum genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,